So glad that Queen Eva is finally home. Don't worry, she just wants to party with you!
otto, I think your setup is perfect... I can just imagine how excited she was, and why she was oh-so-(hugely cute and funny)-messy.Originally Posted by otto
Hi Cat Person, thanks for your suggestions! Your ideas don't sound cruel at all, sometimes a cat does need to be kept in a more restricted space, it all depends on what's right in each individual case.
I know she was in a smaller cage at the hospital, (for five days) but vet said the size of Queen Eva's Castle is okay. (I brought pictures in to show vet the set up)
Queen Eva has been eating with hearty appetite for three days now while still in the hospital, there wasn't any need to withhold food or water. The mess did not upset me, she was just being her havvok rekkin self, and I fixed it now so she can't repeat it.
Queen Eva is used to being crated. She lived in her Castle for her first week here, and has continued to use it during outside adventures, with no problems.
(I take my cats out, harnessed, in a fenced yard. Queen Eva has been kept in her Castle when we are in the yard, almost exclusively, except for two short experimental forays for just a few minutes at the end of our last two outside sessions. Since then winter has come, so no more outside for them)
She was just going a little bonkers what with being newly home and all. And yeah, I freaked out.But it's better now, whew!
She's had her pain meds, another meal (hand fed), a good long cuddle with me and now she's napping again.
I've decided to keep her Castle out in the living area. It's warmer out here and she can see me and the other cats, and she can see into the bedroom, so when I go to bed, she will know where I am. I have fleece blankies draped on the sides of the crate, and the back faces the wall.
I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. Many people read these boards and your helpful suggestions may be just what someone else, with slightly different circumstances, needs to know..
Oh yes, Carolina, it really does. She was so bonded to them, it was clear she was getting a high level of care. They all loved her and made a fuss when I took her home. I love my vet, and I love the clinic. There hasn't been a change in staff there in all the years I've been going there, and that says a lot. When ALL the people love their jobs, and stay, there must be something good about the place!Originally Posted by Carolina
otto, I think your setup is perfect... I can just imagine how excited she was, and why she was oh-so-(hugely cute and funny)-messy.
I am also so glad you have a great vet, who approved your setup... I think that makes all the difference in the World doesn't it? When your vet is personally involved in your case and has your baby's best interest at heart? I followed all your posts about our little queen whie she was in the hospital, and was deeply impressed with the level of care they gave her in there... They sound not only extremely competent (it sounded SO serious) but very loving too.
I also like your idea of the living room and covering the sides with the blanket - I had read that works well...
I am just happy she is home with her mommy and the worst is over now
Thank you!Originally Posted by mrsgreenjeens
I'm so glad she's finally home with her Meowmy and fur-siblings, even though she IS rekkin havvok. It's doubly great that she's even been "released" to sleep with you if needbe. (I would probably find that completely necessary
SorryOriginally Posted by bastetservant
I'm one of those who worries without the updates. So please check in with updates on you and QE.
Robin